StarTech.com PCI EXPRESS SERIAL ADAPTER PEX4S952 User manual

PCI Express Serial Adapter
PCI Express to 4 Port Serial
Card Adapter
PEX4S952
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................1
Driver Installation.........................................................................2
Verifying Installation.....................................................................2
Specifications.................................................................. 3
Technical Support........................................................... 4
Warranty Information ...................................................... 4

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x PEX4S952 card•
1 x 4 port DB9 break-out cable•
1 x User Manual•
1 x Driver CD•
System Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express slot•
Microsoft Windows• ®2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
Installation
Hardware Installation
Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the1.
computer (ie. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power
cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.
Remove the cover from the computer case.2.
Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate3.
on the rear of the computer case. Note that this card will work in PCI
Express slots of additional lanes (ie. x4, x8 or x16 slots)
Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and screw the bracket4.
to the rear of the case.
Place the cover back onto the computer.5.
Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply.6.

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Driver Installation
Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003
When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen,1.
insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. If you are prompted
to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time”
option and click Next.
Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and2.
then click the Next button.
Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has3.
completed, click the Finish button.
Windows®Vista
When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen,1.
click on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)”
option. If prompted to search online, select the “Don’t search online”
option.
When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came2.
with the PEX4S952, into your CD-ROM drive and Windows will
automatically proceed to search the CD.
If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this3.
driver software anyway” option to proceed.
Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.4.
Verifying Installation in Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
From the main desktop, right-click on My Computer, then select1.
Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device
Manager from the left window panel.
Double-click on Ports (COM & LPT) option. The appropriate number2.
of additional COM ports should be visible. The ports are ready to
connect to new devices.

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Specications
Bus Interface PCI Express x1
Chipset Oxford OXPCIe954
UART 16C950
Number of Connectors 4 x DB-9
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 460 Kbps
Supported Protocol RS-232
Supported Operating Systems Windows®2000/XP/2003 Server/
Vista, Linux®Kernel 2.4.x/2.6.x

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Technical Support
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hensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The
warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not war-
rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,
alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any dam-
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